Meter Readers, Utilities Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $99,840 +103% vs national
Median hourly $48.00
10th percentile $59,880
90th percentile $99,840
Employed locally 40
National median $49,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,880
    25th
    $63,480
    50th (median)
    $99,840
    75th
    $99,840
    90th
    $99,840

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Meter Readers, Utilities salary vs area income 148% Median Meter Readers, Utilities salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meter Readers, Utilities

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Wisconsin $87,610
    Omaha, NE-IA $84,780
    Nebraska $84,730
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,210

    Nearby metros — Meter Readers, Utilities salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,330
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,210
    California $78,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,380
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,690

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Meter Readers, Utilities make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Meter Readers, Utilities in Bakersfield, CA is $48.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Meter Readers, Utilities salaries?

    The median Meter Readers, Utilities salary in Bakersfield, CA is 103% above the national median of $49,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meter Readers, Utilities in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Meter Readers, Utilities (10th percentile) earn around $59,880 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,480.